Senior Marine Engineers Wanted - Transnet

Closing date: 18.04.2019
Operating Division : Transnet NPA
Position Title : Senior Marine Engineer
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : Marine Services
Location : Durban
Reporting To : Chief Harbour Master
Grade Level : E
Reference Number : 10157130

Position Purpose 

• To provide an expert marine engineering service to Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) so that a high level overview of the location, use and maintenance of marine craft across all the Ports is available for planning, monitoring and reviewing purposes, and high level marine engineering expertise and advice is available to all the Ports and Head Office.

Position outputs 

• Source new marine craft and suggest modifications for customization to facilitate forward planning and to ensure that TNPA has marine craft available to contribute towards the operation of efficient and effective Ports across the country;
• Develop, gain approval for and communicate policies relating to the maintenance and operation of marine craft machinery so that a standardized approach is used across TNPA;
• Develop and ensure implementation of a national maintenance plan for marine craft so that the required levels of marine services in relation to crafts are delivered;
• Oversee the auditing and reporting of existing marine craft so that craft maintenance plans across the ports are adhered to;
• Oversee the project management of new building and other marine projects so that specifications and project deliverables
• are adhered to;
• Keep up to date with what marine crafts are available in the market place and what the future shipping trends are so that
• TNPA can keep up with the operational requirements of the marine industry and can meet the future demands of the tug
• power required at each of the Ports;
• Provide advice to Ports on marine engineering matters/incidents/statistics/breakdown for repair and non-occurrence so that
• managers at each Port have the required technical information to make informed decisions;
• Write specifications for marine craft so that the needs of TNPA are clearly articulated and understood by potential suppliers;
• Develop, gain approval for and ensure the implementation of a national replacement strategy and plan so that each Port is
• able to meet its current and future traffic volume needs; and
• Inspect damaged vessels and advise Harbour Master of Port safety and vessels condition before being allowed into the Ports. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Qualified Second Engineer Officer Unlimited STCW;
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience operating as a Chief Marine Engineer in a large Port;
• Minimum of 3 years Marine Technical Management of TNPA tug boats experience within the TNPA port system.
• Preference will be given to individuals that possess a Diploma in Business Management.

KNOWLEDGE

• Marine craft;
• SAMSA requirements;
• Pilotage and towage;
• Naval architecture;
• Marine Engineering Practices;
• Procurement Practices;
• Marine Operations;
• Legal compliance as regards classifications;
• Marine Engineering.

Skills

• Project Management;
• Ship building;
• Open mindedness;
• Communication (verbal and written);
• Reasoned judgement;
• Engineering principles.

Attributes

• Conceptual and analytical thinker;
• Results driven/focused;
• Strategic;
• Ability to manage programs, projects and contracts;
• Ability to manage risk and compliance;
• Inquisitive;
• Self-developer;
• Ability to manage and share information;
• Role models the culture and values;
• Embrace diversity.

This advert is open for application by external applicants.
 Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the
designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers section of the Transnet Internet. Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position.
Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)
E-mail : TNPARecruitment3@transnet.net
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application
before the closing date of the advertisement.

Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to
NOXOLO.GUMEDE@TRANSNET.NET.